Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British troops in refugee camps during the war- moved to England in 1947, when she found work as a housekeeper in a stately home in Somerset.

Jawdokimov- who by this point was already fluent in four languages-learnt to speak English within two weeks, and went on to train at Somerset College of Art, briefly interrupted by an RAF flying scholarship in Canada. His creative flair was not limited to the visual arts; as well as working successfully as an illustrator and designer, he also forged a career as a dancer, musician and actor, During the course of his film career he starred alongside Michael Caine and Sean Connery, and was directed by John Sturges and Ken Russell amongst many others.

Despite his many successes, painting is evidently the artists first and most enduring love. Declaring painting has never stopped, the artists exceptional draughtsman-ship is evident in each and every piece, from his earlier city scenes to the more recent birch tree series for which he has become best known.

Using a recently developered style of combining oil and acrylics with silver or gold leaf, Jawdokimov has created a birch tree series that captures the luminescent quality of trees in sunlight. At the age of 77, he continues to exhibit his stunning works internationally with no signs of slowing down.

Season of Light II Original Alex Jawdokimov
Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained

Silver Light Original Alex Jawdokimov
Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British troops

Season of Light Original Alex Jawdokimov
Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British

The Fall Original Alex Jawdokimov
Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British troops

The Purple Haze Original Alex Jawdokimov
Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British

Golden Glow Original Alex Jawdokimov
Russian- born Alex Jawdokimov was born on a kolhoz, or collective farm, before spending his childhood years in concentration camps across Europe. Having survived the holocaust, Jawdokimov and his mother- who had entertained British troops